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Social Hotels are destinations where people naturally come together. These hotels are designed around connection, with lively lobbies, welcoming lounges, buzzing restaurants, rooftop bars, communal tables, and vibrant public spaces that encourage interaction. Whether it’s sharing cocktails at sunset, meeting fellow travelers over breakfast, or experiencing the energy of the local community, Social Hotels offer more than just a place to sleep. They create memorable moments, conversations, and a sense of belonging. Perfect for travelers who enjoy atmosphere, creativity, and hotels with a social heartbeat.

Hotel Indigo Brussels – City
Hotel Indigo Brussels - City

Hotel Indigo Brussels – City

The new Hotel Indigo Brussels – City boats interiors inspired by the next-door Botanical Gardens: floral, herbal and tropical.

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Metropol Palace
Metropol Palace | Belgrade

Metropol Palace

Hotel Metropol Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, is an iconic hotel overlooking Tasmajdan Park, just a few minutes’ walk from the Belgrade city centre. It reopened in September 2012 after a five year renovation. A favourite of the social and cultural elite, it offers a restaurant and bar plus an extensive spa with indoor swimming pool and fitness centre.

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Old Mill Hotel
Radisson Collection Hotel, Old Mill Belgrade

Old Mill Hotel

Radisson Collection Hotel, Old Mill Belgrade, Serbia A historic steam mill transformed by GRAFT into one of Belgrade’s most convincing exercises in industrial adaptive reuse Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● GRAFT preserved the Old Mill’s industrial character through reclaimed brick, granite, iron columns, old machinery, and exposed concrete rather than reducing its history to…

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The Pilgrm
The Pilgrm Hotel | London

The Pilgrm

After a GBP 4 million refurbishment, The Pilgrm Hotel offers a refreshing break from the ordinary. Set in four former townhouses this hip hotel is located a one-minute walk from London’s Paddington Station. Space may be at a premium, but beautiful reclaimed fixtures and tempting food more than make up for the lack of elbow room.

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Ace Hotel New York
Ace Hotel New York

Ace Hotel New York

Defying the march of time, Ace Hotel New York is as impressive today as it was when it rewrote the hotel industry rulebook a decade prior…

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The Dwell Hotel
The Dwell Hotel | Chattanooga

The Dwell Hotel

Old Hollywood meets South Beach at The Dwell Hotel, a boutique hotel with mid-century modern touches set in a three-story brick-and-limestone building in downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam
Kimpton De Witt Hotel | Amsterdam

Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam

Kimpton Hotels have dived headfirst into the Dutch hospitality scene with their wholly impressive Kimpton De Witt; the first hotel in Europe for the luxury boutique brand. Located in the heart of Amsterdam, steps from Centraal Station, the hotel is set in a former Crowne Plaza which envelopes two original buildings from the Dutch Golden Age (where 15 rooms are located).

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Hotel Zoo
Hotel Zoo | Berlin

Hotel Zoo

Hotel Zoo, Berlin, Germany Golden-Age Glamour Reimagined with the Confidence of Contemporary Berlin Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A legendary Kurfürstendamm address whose cinematic past has been transformed into one of West Berlin’s most characterful design hotels. ● Dayna Lee and Ted Berner combine theatrical proportions, rich materials, and playful details without losing the…

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Casa Camper Berlin
Casa Camper Berlin

Casa Camper Berlin

Spanish shoemaker Camper is known for its smart yet simple footwear, and he same functional aesthetic is applied to the Casa Camper Berlin, the firm’s second hotel.

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Provocateur Berlin
Hotel Provocateur | Berlin

Provocateur Berlin

Just off Berlin’s Kurfürstendamm shopping street is Provocateur Berlin where interiors mix 1920s Paris meets with urban Berlin today – think twinkling chandeliers, low lighting, contemporary artworks, and velvet curtains. The building is a perfect picture of the 1911 modern-style Art Nouveau architecture (originally designed by Wilhelm Gutzeit) that is typical of Berlin’s western Charlottenburg neighborhood.

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Hotel Emma
Hotel Emma | San Antonio

Hotel Emma

Hotel Emma | San Antonio, Texas | USA A magnificent brewery reborn as one of America's most characterful design hotels. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A breathtaking transformation of the 1894 Pearl Brewery, where Roman and Williams preserved the building's industrial soul while creating one of Texas' finest boutique hotels. ● A cultural landmark…

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Virgin Hotels Dallas
Virgin Hotels Dallas

Virgin Hotels Dallas

Virgin Hotels Dallas – Dallas, Texas Playful luxury and bold design in the heart of Dallas' creative district. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A vibrant lifestyle hotel that combines Virgin's playful personality with sophisticated contemporary design and unmistakable Texas character. ● Cleverly designed Chambers that rethink the traditional hotel room through smart layouts and…

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